Focus and Scope
UrbStud advances interdisciplinary research on cities and urban life, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable and resilient urban development. The journal examines how cities are responding to climate change, governance reform, and social inclusion pressures, with particular attention to the conditions that make cities sustainable and resilient, the possibilities for more inclusive and participatory urban governance, and the production and reproduction of social inequalities in urban spaces.
The scope of the journal encompasses a broad range of topics at the intersection of urban studies and sustainable development, including:
- Urban sustainability and climate resilience
- Urban governance and participatory planning
- Social inclusion and spatial justice
- Housing, gentrification, and urban inequality
- Smart cities and digital urbanism
- Urban infrastructure and service delivery
- Urban mobility and transportation
- Environmental justice in cities
- Comparative urban studies
- Urban policy design and evaluation
UrbStud welcomes original research, review articles, case studies, perspectives, and opinions that contribute to theoretical and practical knowledge on urban issues. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that bridge urban planning, geography, sociology, political science, and environmental studies, with particular interest in comparative and policy-relevant research.
